The Cavaliers showed some interest in West Virginia power forward Kevin Jones in the just-completed 2012 NBA draft.

When they traded both of their second-round picks in the Tyler Zeller deal with Dallas, that took care of drafting the 6-foot-7 1/2, 251-pounder.

The Cavs have now signed him to play for their summer-league team in Las Vegas.

"There's a desire for a longer-term commitment," agent Bill Neff said on Tuesday.

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If Jones plays well in Vegas, Neff is hoping the two sides can agree on a multiyear contract. Neff said the Cavs have the reputation of developing young players from the Big East Conference, such as Samardo Samuels and Luke Harangody.

"It's a good place for undrafted or lower-drafted players to go," Neff said. "They were hot on him during the draft.

"Based on that love and interest, we look to capitalize. It looks like a good match."

Jones led the Big East in scoring (19.9) and rebounding (10.9) last season. He also shot 50.9 percent from the field.

The Cavs tried to get Jones in town for workouts before the draft, but he was sidelined with an ankle injury. Neff said Jones' ankle is now healed. Even though he didn't work out, the Cavs still interviewed him.

Some observers wondered why the Cavs would be interested in Jones with the 6-9, 265-pound Samuels already on the roster.

"He's a little different than Samardo," Neff said. "Samardo is more of a back-to-the-basket guy.

"Jones is more of a 'stretch 4,' who rebounds great. He stretches the floor with his shooting. He can shoot the 3 ball. He's a high-motor guy. He's a big rebounder."

Jones, 22, was disappointed he wasn't drafted. He trying to find the right fit in the NBA. He's hoping it's with the rebuilding Cavs.

The Cavs' "stretch 4" last year was Antawn Jamison. Now an unrestricted free agent, Jamison is scheduled to visit the Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Jamison, 36, played the last 2 1/2 seasons with the Cavs after being traded from Washington. The 6-9, 235-pound power forward announced at the end of last season he would not be back with the Cavs. He was second on the Cavs in scoring last season with 17.2 points per game.

He has an offseason home in Charlotte.

Erden bolts from NBA

Cavs center Semih Erden has signed a two-year deal with an option for a third year to play professionally in Turkey, according to reports by Eurobasket.com and the European website Sportando.

The 7-foot, 240-pounder will play for Anodulu Efes.

Erden, 25, played the last 1 1/2 seasons with the Cavs. He averaged 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds in 28 games last year. That included nine games in the starting lineup.

The Cavs tendered Erden a qualifying offer at the end of June. They will now hold his NBA rights.

Wilcox leaving for Hawks

Cavs director of player personnel Wes Wilcox was hired as the Atlanta Hawks' assistant general manager. Wilcox was also the GM of the D-League's Canton Charge. He was hired by Hawks GM Danny Ferry, formerly with the Cavs.

The Charge's basketball operations will continue to be overseen by Cavs vice president of basketball operations David Griffin. Wilcox's duties in player personnel will be overseen by Cavs GM Chris Grant and Griffin.

The news was first reported by ESPN.

Notes

Croatian forward Mirza Teletovic was on the Cavs' radar in free agency. However, he agreed to a three-year, $15.7 million deal with the Nets. The Nets used their full mid-level exception to sign the 6-9 forward. ... ... Forward Luke Harangody signed his one-year tender with the Cavaliers, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.